Trump Teases Nomination of New Top Intelligence Official

U.S. President Donald Trump appears to be getting closer to naming a new, permanent top intelligence official, announcing he has narrowed the list of possible candidates to a handful of finalists.Word of a potential nominee to take over as the country’s director of national intelligence (DNI) comes just days after Trump cast aside the acting director, reportedly over a briefing to lawmakers about Russian attempts to meddle in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections.”Four great candidates are under consideration at DNI,” Trump tweeted Friday. “Decision within next few weeks!”Four great candidates are under consideration at DNI. Decision within next few weeks!— …read more